A warm welcome...
The lack of a London Boat Show in early January this year has disrupted the rhythm of many a marine business. But the charter marketplace, where boat-show visitors could talk to multiple charter vendors and compare prices, destinations and options will be one of the hardest to replace (for buyers and sellers).
So we introduce the PBO Charter Special to fill the post-Christmas gap, when a charter holiday could be just the tonic to see you through the darkest days of winter. Whether you fancy a single-cabin booking, a friendly flotilla or a guaranteed luxury all-inclusive – there are options to suit almost every budget. Destinations are always a key selling point and our guide features companies offering boats in Cuba, Malaysia and Madagascar. But don’t discount the companies that concentrate their efforts in a single sailing area – there is a lot to be said for detailed local knowledge.
Charter styles are also a major selling point in 2019 in the Med, Caribbean and worldwide. Flotillas are now being marketed to experienced sailors as well as newcomers and family groups. Skippered charters promise greater range with greater relaxation and open up much larger vessels and more challenging locations. Stay and sail, mile-building, assisted bareboat charter – each company offers unique selling points, making a virtue of the size of fleet, number of destinations and options available.
So whether you want to visit an exotic port, try sailing a different boat or just get away from it all on a luxury break, we have all the inspiration you need starting over the page. Enjoy!